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6:54

SA’s CPI drops - StatsSA

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/15

Earlier on today, Statistics South Africa announced that the country’s Consumer Price Inflation has dropped to its lowest level since 2004 and they say this was mainly caused by falling fuel prices. To explain what this means for the consumers is….Guest: Xhanti Payi, Economist and Head of research at Nascence Advisory and Research

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6:33

Human Rights Watch pens letter to Burundi’s new...

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/15

World News: Today, Human Rights Watch penned a letter of concern to the newly elected President of Burundi Évariste Ndayishimiye urging him to turn the page on his late predecessor’s rule of violence and abuse, and to take strong, bold, and concrete steps to advance rights during his presidencyGuest: Lewis Mudge, Central Africa Director @Human Rights Watch

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8:40

Mamabolo signs taxi peace agreement

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/15

Gauteng Public Transport MEC, Jacob Mamabolo briefs us on taxi peace agreement that he signed today with Gauteng’s taxi associations. The agreement is aimed at ending violence and modernising the taxi industry’s operations. MEC Mamabolo joins us now to give us more clarity on this historic agreementGuest: Jacob Mamabolo, MEC for Public Transport and Road Infrastructure in Gauteng

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8:36

SAA creditors adopts Business Rescue Plan

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/14

South African Airways Business Rescue Plan has been accepted. This after 86% of the creditors of SAA voted to adopt the airline's proposed business rescue plan. The vote means the ailing national carrier gets to avoid liquidationGuest: Mashudu Raphetha, President of the National Transport Movement

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11:35

Sadtu resolves for schools to remain closed

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/14

Post the national executive committee meeting of the South African Democratic Teachers Union (Sadtu) – we speak to the general secretary of the union about the outcomes of their all-important meeting which largely focused on challenges faced by various schools during Covid19. This largest teacher union has resolved that schools should close until after Covid19 peak. So what really informed this decision and why was it taken only now? Guest: Xolani Fakude, Head of Secretariat at Sadtu

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9:41

State of Chinese community in SA

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/14

World News: As we continue to celebrate Madiba Month – we look at the state of Chinese community in South Africa and how they draw their strength from our late statesman Nelson Mandela. In as much as they enjoy living in the country, most of them feel that they are still targeted by racists.Guest: King Pon, Chairman of the S.A. Shunde Friendship Association

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6:40

Examining Limpopo’s response to Covid19

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/14

In conversation with Limpopo’s Health MEC, Dr Phophi Ramathuba about the growing numbers of Covid19 cases in the province. Guest: Dr Phophi Ramathuba, Limpopo’s Health MEC

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10:10

Was the ban on alcohol correct in curbing GBV &...

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/13

Co-operative Governance Minister, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, has sought to explain the reasons behind the suspension on the sale of alcohol - saying it sometimes leads to uninformed decision-making by people amid the coronavirus pandemic. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that alcohol sales have been suspended with immediate effect - as part of government's renewed measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus. There are 276-thousand-242 confirmed coronavirus cases - of which around 135-thousand

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6:50

Amnesty International concerned over unsafe working...

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/13

Amnesty International has raised some serious concerns over unsafe working conditions for medical workers who are leading the battle against Covid19. In a new report published today, rights group has slammed governments for failing to provide sufficient personal protective equipment - face masks, gowns, gloves and goggles - to their medical staffGuest: Mienke Steytler, Media and Digital Content Officer @ Amnesty International South Africa

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7:39

Restaurant Association seeks legal advice on new...

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/13

The Restaurant Association of South Africa (rasa) is seeking legal advice on what claim they have against government for damages on non-performance, restrictions on liquor licenses and the curfew regulationsGuest: Wendy Alberts, CEO of the Restaurant Association of South Africa (RASA)

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11:59

Curfew, alcohol ban without consultation undemocratic...

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/13

Numsa general secretary Irvin Jim says there is nothing democratic about imposing a curfew and an immediate ban on alcohol without consulting anyone. He says workers who work in the breweries and in liquor stores are still workers with human rights that need to be respectedGuest: Irvin Jim, General Secretary of the National Union of Metal Workers of South Africa (numsa)

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8:50

Terror attacks in Mozambique, could SA be next?

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/13

World News today: We look at terror attacks in Mozambique and ask – Is South Africa next? This after members of Islamic State (ISIS) recently warned South Africa to avoid getting into a war it cannot afford. Violence in the Cabo Delgado regions has escalated in recent months and there have been suggestions that South Africa could draft in its own recruits to fight the terrorists alongside troops from Mozambique and other members of the African UnionGuest: Martin Ewi, Senior Researcher, Transnational

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7:39

Cosatu not impressed by Ramaphosa’s new Covid-19...

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/13

Following President Ramaphosa’s address which took place last night - Matthew Parks explains why Cosatu was not impressed by his address. Cosatu is disappointed that the president said nothing about the need to extend the Unemployment Insurance Fund’s Covid-19 relief fund for those workers over 60 years of age or with co-morbidities, including workplaces that remain under operational restrictions beyond JuneGuest: Matthew Parks- Cosatu Parliamentary coordinator

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20:16

Beyond Innovation: The role of the Technology...

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/10

Today on Beyond we look at the role of the Technology Innovation Agency, an agency of the Department of Science and Innovation. How does the agency help people with ideas and innovation turn them into reality, commercialization of technologies from universities and SMES. How does it stimulate and intensify technological innovation and improve economic growth. We will hear about financing of ideas, enhancement and licensing, and effective support for technological and innovation. Tandokazi Nquma is

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6:27

State or its lawyers are responsible for the costs of...

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/10

Be wary of making "vexatious or frivolous land claims". This as a recent court ruling set a precedent that the state or its lawyers are responsible for the costs of baseless land claims. Land owners now have the right to request a court to award costs orders against the state or its legal representatives. Guest: Annelize Crosby, head of Agri SA's Centre of Excellence on Land

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7:49

EC to host first virtual National Arts Festival

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/10

We move to the Eastern Cape now as we speak to MEC Fezeka Nkomonye about the first virtual National Arts Festival which has been extended by the way just in case you didn’t know. We are told the festival is proceeding pretty well as it has not only made it possible for struggling artists and crafters who have had no source of income for the past four months to put food on the table, but also exposed them to the global stageGuest: Fezeka Nkomonye, MEC for Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture

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8:54

Durban Virtual July Experience

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/10

About three hours ago, the eThekwini Municipality in partnership with Vodacom Durban July and Gold Circle held a panel discussion on how to revive the tourism and hospitality sector especially now during Covid19 and if you ask me it’s all about reminding you about that exciting travel experience that the city of Durban has to offer through its attractions. This campaign they call it, the Durban Virtual July Experience. Guest: Phillip Sithole, Deputy City Manager of Economic Development at eThekwini

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7:02

UN accuses US of breaking international law over...

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/10

World News today: Agnes Callamard, UN special rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary execution has accused the US of having broken international law by assassinating Iranian general Qassem Soleimani. Soleimani who was the head of the elite Quds Force branch of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was killed by a US drone strike near an airport in Baghdad, Iraq on January 3 this year. Guest: Ibrahim Dean – Researcher at the Afro-Middle East Centre

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8:38

Restaurants still unable to sale liquor

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/10

Wendy Alberts gives us an update with regards to restaurants’ fight with the ministry of trade and industry. At variance here is the issue of liquor license and they want government to give them clarity on why the selling of alcohol at restaurants remains prohibited.Guest: Wendy Alberts, CEO of the Restaurants Association of South Africa

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12:27

What makes us South African

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/09

Have you ever wondered as to what it is that makes the people of this country South African? Well in case you didn’t, we are now joined by Ms Shamiso Hlatshwayo, Research Manager At Brand South Africawho will explain what exactly shapes the behaviours and thoughts people have of themselves, the country and fellow citizens. This as you might recall that Brand SA regularly gathers research input on this subjectGUEST: Ms Shamiso Hlatshwayo, Research Manager At Brand South Africa

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